Des Moines Vær Værmelding
Des Moines weather: 12°C, klarvær. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
14-day forecast for Des Moines
Maks. / Min.; Nedbør; UV
| Dag | Forhold | Maks. / Min. | Nedbør | Vind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ons, okt 28 | 🌦️ Yr | 22° / 11° | 34% · 1 mm | 21 km/h | 4 |
| tor, okt 29 | ☁️ Overskyet | 19° / 11° | 27% | 14 km/h | 4 |
| fre, okt 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 15° / 10° | 77% · 2 mm | 23 km/h | 3 |
| lør, okt 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 18° / 10° | 62% · 1 mm | 15 km/h | 2 |
| søn, nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 15° / 13° | 28% · 2 mm | 14 km/h | 1 |
| man, nov 2 | 🌧️ Byger | 17° / 15° | 61% · 28 mm | 35 km/h | 1 |
| tir, nov 3 | 🌧️ Byger | 16° / 8° | 60% · 11 mm | 35 km/h | 3 |
| ons, nov 4 | ☁️ Overskyet | 15° / 7° | 28% | 14 km/h | 3 |
| tor, nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 12° / 6° | 13% · 1 mm | 31 km/h | 1 |
| fre, nov 6 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 11° / 2° | 13% | 21 km/h | 3 |
| lør, nov 7 | ☁️ Overskyet | 11° / 2° | 9% | 14 km/h | 3 |
| søn, nov 8 | ☁️ Overskyet | 12° / 3° | 10% | 20 km/h | 2 |
| man, nov 9 | ☁️ Overskyet | 16° / 9° | 30% | 29 km/h | 2 |
| tir, nov 10 | ☁️ Overskyet | 14° / 9° | 19% | 25 km/h | 1 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 4°C cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 15°C against a oktober normal of 20°C - 5°C below.
The next 7 days carry about 3.3 times a normal week's rain for oktober (44 mm against 13 mm).
What this means for Des Moines
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 1.9°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
A 34% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Des Moines?
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Des Moines akkurat nå?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 86% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Des Moines?
mai, august and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:41 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport til Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things til do in Des Moines?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 28, 2026 at 4:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
